Exhibited.at and INÉ are delighted to present Starlit Syntax, a whimsical solo exhibition by Korean artist Herry Kim. This presentation unveils a new body of paintings that reflect her signature balance of playfulness and depth, rooted in the idea of ‘worldbuilding’ where Kim explores how memory and imagination constructs entire universes. Her dream-like works invite viewers to step into constellations of colour and story, where syntax becomes starlight and meaning takes playful shape.
The exhibition opens with a series of special events October 3-4 at UPSTAIRS | INÉ, and features a specially designed menu reflecting the art available exclusively during its run, merging visual and culinary creativity into a multi-sensory experience.
UPSTAIRS | INÉ – the sister to the acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant Taku – is a contemporary gallery lounge dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging artists. Distinct from traditional exhibition spaces, this intimate environment allows artists to connect with patrons through curated events, salons and an exceptional menu. Guests can drop in, enjoy a drink or bite while appreciating the art on display.
ABOUT THE ARTIST | HERRY KIM
Herry Kim (김혜리, b. 1995)’s works explore the human experience, translating journeys through both analogue and digital mediums. Each piece weaves an underlying sense of hope, anticipation, and resilience, her playful and joyful aesthetic shining through the key figures in her paintings, with colours reflecting the serenity and wonder around us. In her works, viewers inhabit the boundary between dichotomies at play: the imagined and the real, the virtual and physical, the unknown and the familiar. These subjects and canvases pay tribute to life’s dreamers and explorers who navigate our world with curiosity and courage.
Born in South Korea, Herry Kim is based in Los Angeles and Seoul. She holds a BFA in Painting and Sculpture from Seoul National University and an MFA in Art and Technology from the California Institute of the Arts. Her works have been exhibited in Seoul, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, and Barcelona.